Vote 650

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 575
Vote description: Providing That Hamas and Other Terrorist Organizations Should Not Participate in Elections Held by the Palestinian Authority, and for Other Purposes
Vote type: 2/3 Yea-and-Nay (Help)
A two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used for suspension calendar bills in the House and certain Senate votes.
Result: Passed, 397-17, with 7 voting Present and 12 not voting.
Date/time: December 16, 2005, 2:58 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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